Basketball Offensive Drills - Pressure Box

Description:

2 offensive players are to keep A ball moving as 2 defensive players are constantly double teaming the ball.

Instructions:

Using an small area on the floor (we will use 1 square of a volleyball court) Outline the area with your team members. 2 players step in the area on offense 3 on defense. Have 2 balls ready, throw one in. Offense must move the ball thru the defense using all the different types of passes (bounce, over the head, wrap around ...), Ball fakes, Pivoting, V-Cuts.

The Defense must always double team the ball. If the ball is stolen, defense is to give it right back. If the ball leaves the area, throw 2nd ball in and play continues.

Number of Players:

5, 2 offensive and 3 defensive

Tips:

Drill runs for aboud 20 - 30 seconds per group, shorter for the offensive group who maintains a good passing combination.

To change players, just call out NEXT, Let the players figure out who is on offense and defense. Gives you a good idea who wants to play and is not afraid of PRESSURE. Most Fouls are allowed by the defense

Variations:

None

Skills:

Pivoting, Faking, Passing and Cutting

Copyright:

This basketball drill is licensed under a Creative Commons License. This drill is from Pål Degerstrøm at www.degerstrom.com/basketball.